Planning

Thermal Analysis Suite

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Feb 2021 at 11:43

Planning

08 Feb 2021 at 11:12

Planning

28 Sep 2020 at 11:02

Planning

10 Sep 2020 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is initiating a tender process for the acquisition of a Thermal Analysis Suite, aimed at enhancing their teaching and research capabilities in materials characterisation. This procurement, valued at £250,000, falls under the industry category of analysis apparatus and is classified as an open procedure above the financial threshold. The contract period is set from 2nd April 2021 to 28th February 2022, with delivery required at the university's premises located in Plymouth (PL4 8AA). Key documents related to this procurement are expected to be published by 12th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical equipment, particularly those offering thermal analysis technology such as Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), ThermoGravimetric Analysis (TGA), and related teaching apparatus. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative and agile in delivering specialised scientific equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially benefiting from the university's ongoing investment in research and development capabilities.

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Notice Title

Thermal Analysis Suite

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth will be looking to acquire a Thermal Analysis suite to service teaching and research in materials characterisation (ceramics, metals, polymers and composites), food science and chemistry. The core equipment would include: * DTA (Differential Thermal Analysis)/DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), * TGA (ThermoGravimetric Analysis)/DTG (Differential ThermoGravimetry), with capability for TPO (Temperature programmed oxidation) and TPR (Temperature programmed reduction), * Dilatometry/TMA (Thermo-Mechanical Analysis), * DMTA (Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis) at a scale to permit the determination of the effect of composite mesostructures, * Appropriate balances and preparation equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b72728d7-1568-456a-8a56-77bf4bd22072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a71c18-5992-42a4-8a5d-94d9993b0081
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

39162100 - Teaching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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